X-Halfvs S1 II
Fujifilm
X-Half (2025)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Creative, lifestyle and travel photography with a film-like experience
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Creative, Lifestyle And Travel Photography With A Film-Like Experience — X-Half (2025): The X-Half isn't trying to compete on specs — it's a creative, lifestyle-first camera that recreates the fun and constraints of half-frame film photography in a digital body. For photographers who want a fun second camera for personal projects, travel diaries, or simply shooting without overthinking, it's a genuinely enjoyable and unique product.
Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
X-Half (2025)
- Creative photographers who want a fun, film-inspired digital camera for personal projects
- Travel photographers who want a pocketable, simple camera for everyday memories
- Fujifilm fans who enjoy film simulations and want a unique format to shoot in
- Beginners who want an enjoyable, low-pressure camera that encourages considered shooting
S1 II (2025)
- Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
- Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
- Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
- L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II
Quick take: The s1 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-half is the most affordable; only the s1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Half (2025) | S1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £2,200 |
| Sensor | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 17.7MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p, vertical video mode | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detection AF with face detection | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~880 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 240g (body with battery and card) | 680g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× |
| Screen | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | microSD | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Half | S1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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